Cheap Recording is possible.

Submarine · September 15, 2015, 06:11:13 PM

Here is a project i've been working on. Both as an engineer and a player.
In light of the many discussions around these parts about buying recording gear and especially how much to spend, I thought I'd share this as I'm am very pleased with the results.
14 mics were used of which 10 of them were under $150. This was recorded with a Digi002, some Behringer, Aphex and ART preamps. No Neves, SSLs, etc were used in this recording. Tracked on Pro Tools LE 7.3 and mixed on Pro Tools 9 in the box.

https://soundcloud.com/dark-heart-speedway/01-pedros-dirge-150107-f

Thanks for listening.

everdrone · September 15, 2015, 06:29:27 PM

wow, sounds great! You are really talented for sure, nice mixing and mic placement etc.

dogfood · September 15, 2015, 08:51:14 PM

You've done this before

I wondered when you'd share some of your "stuff" with us.

Submarine · September 15, 2015, 09:51:30 PM

Thanks to both of you.

I was thinking about putting together something with some pictures, soundbites and explanations. A little bit of researching, experimenting and trial & error can go a long way. There was no click track or drum sample replacement and the rhythm guitar was tracked with the drums live.

jibberish · September 16, 2015, 04:39:10 AM

Quote from: Submarine on September 15, 2015, 09:51:30 PM
Thanks to both of you.
I was thinking about putting together something with some pictures, soundbites and explanations. A little bit of researching, experimenting and trial & error can go a long way. There was no click track or drum sample replacement and the rhythm guitar was tracked with the drums live.

yeah, that was real nice. I know I always dig getting a peek under the hood when something cool happens. this would be one of those times.
so just saying, if you did something like this idea of yours, I know I would study it.

TannisRoot · September 16, 2015, 01:09:43 PM

Sounds great! 14 mics? That's still a lot of coin!

liquidsmoke · September 17, 2015, 03:17:14 AM

Sounds 100% pro to me, great job!

This is what I call cheap recording-

jibberish · September 17, 2015, 05:41:52 AM

that's cool to see that you have an LDC too. the other one I could recognize a mile away haha

so I have to look at MXL, MCA, M&M's..no wait, that's the weed talking... hope my mind doesn't go MIA

Submarine · September 17, 2015, 08:26:57 AM

I've got this one, did I recommend it? It's worth way more than $60 it sells for.

Quote from: liquidsmoke on September 17, 2015, 03:17:14 AM
Sounds 100% pro to me, great job!

This is what I call cheap recording-

liquidsmoke · September 18, 2015, 01:47:48 AM

Fantastic mic as far as I can tell.